March Challenge! (Starts NOW!)
Complete 8 specific behaviors in this order to complete the ParCOURSE Challenge!
Video submissions should consist of one video showing the completion of the behaviors in the prescribed order below. The behaviors can be performed as a course, moving from obstacle to obstacle, or separate videos of the behaviors can be edited together into one video. So you can do them in a series around your house or yard, or as single behaviors in a small space. You can even do one recording and pause your camera in between behaviors. No labeling or text on the video is required.
You may use the same obstacles more than once, and it is okay to use agility obstacles as they are designed to be used.
You may use treats and toys to reward in between behaviors. You must not have food in your hands during the behavior. Please make it clear that your hands are empty before and during the performance of the behavior.
If you need assistance understanding how to complete any of the behaviors, or have any other questions, please post them below.
DEADLINE: March 31st
"COURSE"
1. Sit for 3 seconds on the left or right side of the handler. The sit does not have to be straight and can be angled to any degree. The dog must just be on the side of the handler.
2. Figure 8 around two items. Your dog goes around each of two items/posts/barrels/etc. in a figure 8 pattern. The handler does not do the figure 8. This is done in traditional canine parkour and can be seen in our previous challenge. ALTERNATIVE VERSION: The dog and handler heel around two items in a figure 8 pattern as is done in traditional obedience. Heel position may be imprecise.
3. Front 2 feet on an obstacle of any height. This pose must be held for a minimum of 3 seconds.
4. All 4 feet on an obstacle that is hock height or lower. The obstacle must not be flat on the ground, so there needs to be a height of at least a half inch, approximately. The dog must remain on the obstacle for a minimum of 3 seconds. No specific position is required. The dog does not have to be perfectly still, but should not be walking around for the 3 seconds. The dog must have all 4 feet on the obstacle and may not be resting their front feet on the handler.
5. Jump clean over an obstacle that is shoulder height or lower. Jumping clean means that no part of the obstacle should be obviously touched or knocked down. Jumping means that all four feet leave the ground at once. If your dog can't jump due to physical problems or youth/advanced age but can trot over an obstacle, let me know and I will adjust the expectations.
6. Go around an obstacle. The dog goes without the handler around the thing. The dog should start on one side of the obstacle and make at least a U-shape around the obstacle.
7. Go between two obstacles that are a maximum of 3 feet apart, approximately. I'm going to eyeball it, so you don't need to demonstrate the measurement.
8. Sit for 3 seconds in front of the handler, facing the handler.
Submit your video in the thread marked for submissions and you will receive a digital certificate if you complete the challenge successfully. I can't wait to see your videos!
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